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5 Ways to Maximize Your Retirement Savings
Whether you’re just starting to save for retirement or approaching retirement and trying to double down on some last-minute strategies, you can always do something to tuck more money away. Here’s a look at five tips to help you save as much as possible for retirement.
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2024 IRA Contribution and Income Limits
Created in 1974, IRA accounts were created to allow Americans to save for retirement. To help you plan your 2021 IRA contributions, we compiled the necessary contribution guidelines.
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More Changes Coming That Will Boost Retirement Savings for 22 Million Workers. Here’s What’s Next for the SECURE 2.0 Act
The SECURE 2.0 Act builds on legislation signed into law in 2019. The act overhauls how Americans can create long-term retirement savings plans. Here’s how the gradual rollout of changes will impact your finances.
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8 Ways to Invest In Gold
Investing in gold can help maintain the value of your investment portfolio as a hedge against economic pressures like inflation or economic uncertainty. Luckily, there are many ways one can invest in gold with varying levels of complexity. Whatever method you choose to invest in gold, consult a tax professional or a financial advisor to…
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Powerball Taxes: Here’s How Much the Winner Pays
Before collecting the proceeds, the winner will pay a 24% federal withholding tax and likely millions more. Here’s how the Powerball winnings after taxes will look.
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Here’s How Much the Mega Millions Winner Forfeits in Lottery Taxes
Before collecting lottery proceeds, the winner will pay a 24% federal withholding tax and likely millions more. Here’s how the Mega Millions jackpot winnings will look after taxes.
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The Best Cities To Retire in 2024
Finding the best city for retirement requires research and thoroughly weighing your personal and financial priorities. Here are the best cities to retire, based on an evaluation of 12 data points and feedback from more than 1,000 Retirement Living survey respondents.
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Best and Worst States for Retirement in 2024
So many decisions factor into finding the best places to retire. Gathering the most critical data from all states and then analyzing the numbers takes days to accomplish. So, we surveyed 1,000+ individuals across the U.S. and analyzed 13 points of government data to find the best and worst states for retirement.
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The Top 10 Most Tax-Friendly States For Retirement
When considering where to retire, you might want to know where you can get the most for your money. Check out these top 10 tax-friendly states before making a decision.
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How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
While there’s hardly a definitive answer to how much money you’ll need to retire comfortably, this article attaches some hard estimates to the savings rules most commonly touted by experts.
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Best Cities to Retire in California
Home » Retirement News Updated: In our roundup of the top 10 best cities to retire in, we noticed that not a single California city made the list. But the state did take up a sizeable number of spots on our list of the top 200 cities in America to retire and performed well in…
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Best Cities to Retire in Texas
Home » Retirement News Updated: With warm weather, stunning nature, no state income taxes, thriving cities with plenty to do, and some of the best fishing and golfing in the entire country, Texas makes for a great state to move to in retirement. But Texas is also the second-largest state in the country, which means…
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The Future of Senior Care May Be AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing, with scores of new AI products, software, and tools used to simplify daily tasks. We surveyed 1,000 Americans over 55 regarding their thoughts on AI, current AI usage, and interest in hypothetical AI senior care apps.
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The Loudest Cities in America
Are all cities teeming with noise, or can you find some quieter metropolitan streets for retirement living? To answer this question we analyzed noise level data from cities across the U.S. and surveyed 1,005 city residents. Explore our findings to determine America’s loudest and quietest cities.
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Americans Turn to Precious Metals To Protect Their Portfolios From Inflation
To better understand American investment habits in the current economy, we analyzed search volume data and surveyed over 1,000 Americans to learn where they trust their money.
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Medicare Advantage Satisfaction Index
Healthcare is one of the biggest expenses for seniors. Does Medicare Advantage help beneficiaries afford better coverage? We surveyed 351 beneficiaries about their plans, including premiums, customer service, and provider networks. We also gathered satisfaction rates for various plans and explored potential disadvantages to help you find the right coverage.
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Best Cities to Retire in California
Home » Retirement News Updated: In our roundup of the top 10 best cities to retire in, we noticed that not a single California city made the list. But the state did take up a sizeable number of spots on our list of the top 200 cities in America to retire and performed well in…
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Winning Big: The Top 10 Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots of All Time
Home » Retirement Planning Updated: To date, the Powerball has ventured into billion-dollar territory five times and the Mega Millions six times—this includes the most recent Mega Millions prize, which hit $1.13 billion ($537.5 million estimated cash option). On March 26, 2024, a player in New Jersey snagged one of the biggest jackpot payouts ever.…
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9 Tips For Financial Stability In Retirement
We talked with a retirement planner to uncover nine strategies for ensuring a more financially stable retirement. Here are the steps you should take right now to prepare.
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The Top Retirement Vacations
If you’re like most retirees, travel is at the top of your retirement bucket list. With so many incredible destinations beckoning your attention, it can be difficult to choose where to go next. There is also much to consider when planning a trip, from flight costs to accommodations to activity options.
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10 To Do’s While Living on Social Security
If you’re retired and living on social security, you want to enjoy your retirement without fear of running out of money. With the right plans in place, retirees can live on a fixed income and avoid losing sleep at night over financial concerns. We created a list of 10 things to do while living on…
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Senior Dating Scams to Avoid
It can be exciting to sign up for an online dating service for the first time. You’ll build a great profile, pour over your potential matches, and tentatively start to talk online with some of the most promising ones. While most people on these services are there to find a potential date, online dating scams…
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Hidden Costs of Aging in Place
Most people tend to focus on home remodeling when it comes to aging in place. But what about the lesser-known costs? Here are the hidden costs of aging in place.
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Home Health Care and Aging in Place
If you don’t need full-time care, home health care is a great way to help you age in place. Read about the benefits of home health care.
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Is Your Home “Aging-Ready:” Aging in Place Checklist
Staying in their current home and community is a big goal for most people as they age. Make sure your home is ready with this aging in place remodeling checklist.
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6 Services to Make Aging in Place Easier
From ride-share apps to meal delivery, there are plenty of services that can make aging in place a lot easier. Check out these seven best services to make life a little easier as you age.
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How Many Homes Have Mobility Accessories?
If you’re shopping for a walk-in tub it’s important to know about their varying features. Read about what to consider when choosing a walk-in tub.
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What to Consider When Choosing a Walk-In Tub
If you’re shopping for a walk-in tub it’s important to know about their varying features. Read about what to consider when choosing a walk-in tub.
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